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Best self-hosted File Sharing apps

Quick file upload and sharing services plus peer-to-peer clients. Send large files with expiring links, like a private WeTransfer.

The most popular self-hosted apps for file sharing on GitHub are qBittorrent, transfer.sh and Transmission, ranked by stars below.

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What is the best self-hosted app for file sharing?

By GitHub stars, qBittorrent is the most popular self-hosted app for file sharing with 40,592 stars, followed by transfer.sh and Transmission. The best fit depends on your needs, so compare Docker support, license and recent activity on each app page.

Are these File Sharing apps free?

Yes. All 35 apps in this category are open source and free to run on your own server. A few also offer a paid hosted plan or enterprise add-ons, but self-hosting the open-source edition costs nothing beyond your hardware.

How do I install a self-hosted File Sharing app?

27 of the 35 apps here ship a Docker image, which is the easiest route: rent a small VPS or use a home server, install Docker, and start the app with its Docker Compose file. Apps without an image list their native install steps in the README.

Which File Sharing apps are most actively developed?

Measured by commits in the last twelve months, the most active projects are slskd (1,056 commits), Yopass (1,051 commits) and Slink (621 commits). Active development usually means faster bug fixes and security patches.